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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.63, 1,033.49 and 430.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.63, 1,033.49 and 430.41 is: 644.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.63 : 1,033.49 = 430.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.63/1,033.49 = 430.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.63x = 1,033.49 × 430.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.63x = 444,829.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,829.38/690.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.10

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